Dave R.,
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Look at rule 8.07.G. It references "slide or seek to avoid contact". It also includes the phrase "Malicious contact shall supercede all obstruction penalties."
I don't see hurdling explicitly mentioned, but clearly the inspiration for this aspect of the rules is FED. So call the hurdler out!
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Hmmm,
Interesting train of thought.
If I'm following your logic correctly, if hurling
had been explicitly mentioned, you would suggest calling the runner
safe. Yes?
Or, alternatively, perhaps you would suggest that the FED "gorilla balk" rule should be strictly enforced for USSSA games?
Anyway, I'm not buyin' it.
Is "hurdling" a fielder kinda "risky"? Sure. Baseball can be a dangerous game. But, it certainly ain't malicious contact. And, under the USSSA ruleset, it's certainly not illegal.
Leave making up rules to coaches.
JM